Lighting decision

[Lyferxb9s]

So I'm in a little pickle as I can't decide whether to go with full spectrum LEDs or natural light simulated LEDs for my tank. Recommendations please!!!

 

[TwoHedWlf]

So I'm in a little pickle as I can't decide whether to go with full spectrum LEDs or natural light simulated LEDs for my tank. Recommendations please!!!

Are they different? What fittings or LEDs are you looking at? Because, frequently full spectrum and natural light are interchangeable marketing terms. In the cases where they're not the same, full spectrum is usually a higher color rendering index and "Natural light" is just a light with a color temp around 5000-6500k.

 

[Lyferxb9s]

Natural light is 2800K COB 10w chips X 4. Full spectrum is like 120 individual LEDs, mostly 5000-6500k. And a few red and blue LEDs

 

[Lyferxb9s]

Full spectrum VS natural

 

[AquaDERP]

Both are fine, Those plastic plants will survive. Less spectrum would bring you less algae for extra suggestion.

 

[twentyleagues]

If you arent growing plants it really shouldnt matter. But I think full spectrum allows for better looking fish.

 

[Lyferxb9s]

This is for my 125. My African tank has full spectrum.... I should swap lights and see what I like lol

 

[Lyferxb9s]

Bump for votes to help me decide

 

[Fat Homer]

It really depends what you prefer at the end of the day but personally i tend to like the whiter light even if can wash out a fishes colors a little...

 

[Lyferxb9s]

I miss when this forum was popping with people and great information.